Daytime home burglaries rise in Pocono Township

Pocono Township police said there has been a significant increase in daytime residential burglaries.

Pocono Township police said there has been a significant increase in daytime residential burglaries.

"It appears no particular area is being targeted," Assistant Police Chief Kent Werkheiser said this week. "Homes appearing vacant or unoccupied are being targeted. The burglar(s) will knock on the door and peer into windows prior to forcing their way into the home.

"They are stealing recycling materials and copper plumbing from foreclosed or vacant homes, as well as cash, guns, digital equipment, jewelry and precious metals from occupied homes," Werkheiser said. "If they encounter someone at the home, they are prepared to make up a story to justify their presence in efforts not to draw suspicion. They may ask for directions because they will claim to be lost or ask for an individual by name."

Residents encountering such people or suspicious activity should promptly call police at 570-629-7323 and provide as much information as possible about the people and their vehicles.